2021 Law Enforcement Survey

Activities You Participate InWhich of the following outdoor activities do you regularly participate in? Check all that apply.

Other Activities You Participate InPlease specify your above answer here.

Where You LiveWhich best describes where you live?

Rural
Suburban
Urban

Preferred PronounPlease indicate your preferred pronoun.

He
She
They
Prefer Not to Say

Your AgeWhat is your age?

DiversitiesPlease check all that apply.

EducationPlease indicate your highest level of completed education.

Region You LiveWhere are you from?

Other Region You LiveFeel free to be more specific this selection.

How Did You Hear About This SurveyHow were you prompted to complete this questionnaire?

I received an email from IDNR
I was directed from IDNR website
It was forwarded to me by a friend
I got a notification through a club or organization
I was directed from a Social Media Site
Other (please specify)

How Did You Hear Other SelectedPlease specify your above answer here.

Conservation Clubs or OrganizationsDo you belong to any outdoor or conservation clubs or organizations?

Conservation Clubs or Organizations ListPlease list any outdoor or conservation clubs or organizations that you belong to.

Greatest Issues Facing the Illinois Conservation Police(Please number and list the top three issues).

Duties of the Illinois Conservation PoliceHow familiar are you with the duties performed by the Illinois Conservation Police?

Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
A little familiar
Not at all familiar

Patrolling CampgroundsPatrolling campgrounds and other state properties to keep users safe.

Complying to LawsMaking sure people are complying with fishing, hunting, and trapping laws.

Responding to WildlifeResponding to nuisance, injured, or orphaned wildlife.

Responding to Environmental IssuesResponding to environmental spills and accidental releases.

Patrolling Illegal HarvestingInvestigating illegal commercial harvest of forest products like timber or wild ginseng.

Patrolling WaterwaysPatrolling waterways and ensuring boater safety.

Patrolling Snowmobile RoutesPatrolling snowmobile routes and ensuring operator safety.

Teaching Safety ClassesTeaching or attending safety certification classes (hunting, trapping, or boating).

Meeting with Clubs and GroupsMeeting and building relationships with outdoor clubs and groups.

Assisting Local Law EnforcementAssisting local law enforcement to respond to public safety threats.

Investigating AccidentsInvestigating recreation accidents like boater and snowmobile casualties.

Investigating Commercial SalesInvestigating the commercial sale of wildlife, live specimens or parts.

Conducting Code EnforcementConducting Criminal Code and Illinois Vehicle Code enforcement.

Prevent Spread of Invasive SpeciesWorking to prevent the spread of invasive species, aquatic and terrestrial.

Using Information TechnologyUsing the internet and social media posts to track down illegal activity.

Recreational VehiclesRecreational vehicles; including boat, snowmobile, and ATV (registration, speed, intoxicated driving, sound levels, traffic laws, etc.)

Hunting, Fishing, and TrappingHunting, fishing, trapping (licensing, size limits, registration, bag limits, seasons, species, illegal methods, protected species, etc.)

Invasive SpeciesInvasive species, both aquatic and terrestrial (possession, transportation, sales, etc.)

Environmental IssuesEnvironmental (illegal discharges of pollutants into waterways or the air, hazardous materials, waterway and wetland filling and alterations, etc.)

State LandsState Lands, including State Parks/Forests, Wildlife Areas, Natural Areas (camping, hiking, restricted access areas, illegal drugs, off-road vehicle activity, traffic laws, intoxicated operation, first aid, emergency response, etc.)

Commercial Areas of EnforcementCommercial areas of enforcement, including but not limited to, timber theft and forest tax law, captive wildlife, wild ginseng, taxidermists, guiding, commercial fishing and netting, etc.

Public PresentationsPublic presentations, speaking engagements at conservation organization and appearances at safety education classes to inform the public of outdoor regulations.

Other Conservation Police PriorityAre there other things not listed above that you feel deserve to be a priority for a Conservation Police Officer’s time?

Opinion on Current PenaltiesWhat is your opinion on current penalties assessed for conservation violations (fines, fees, suspensions, seizures of equipment, etc.)

Opinion on Conservation Police Wearing Plain ClothesCovert patrols and investigations are a vital part of conservation law enforcement. What is your opinion on CPOs wearing plain clothes while patrolling and/or using unmarked vehicles?

Contacted Conservation PoliceHave you ever contacted a CPO or been contacted by a CPO? If so, what was the experience?

Yes
No

Contact Conservation Police CommentWhat was your experience with a CPO?

Officer Assigned to a Geographical AreaHaving an individual officer assigned to a specific geographical area.

Contact Information is Publicly AvailablePublicly available contact information for conservation police.

Centralized DispatchCentralized dispatch / hotline for coordinating conservation police response.

Centralized Information CenterCentralized information center for questions and general inquiries.

Conservation Police Being ReachableConservation police being reachable (e.g., by phone) at all hours of the day.

Being Available While Off DutyConservation police being available to respond to complaints of violations even when off duty.

Response to QuestionsResponse to questions or general inquiries by a conservation police officer.

Response to Law ViolationsResponse to in progress law violations by individual officers assigned to the area.

Safety Education Staff DutiesHow familiar are you with the duties performed by Safety Education staff within the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement?

Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
A little familiar
Not at all familiar

Introduce People to Hunting and FishingEfforts to introduce people into hunting and fishing through programs.

Increase and Diversify Stakeholder EngagementEfforts to increase and diversify stakeholder engagement in natural resources? (E.g., educational outdoor skills activities, developing relationships with underrepresented groups, etc.)

Hunter EducationConduct hunter education classes.

Vehicle Safety ProgramsAdminister recreational vehicle safety programs (e.g., snowmobile and boater)

Marketing Hunting and FishingMarketing hunting and fishing opportunities in the State

Training for Hunter EducationProvide instructor training for hunter education.

Importance of Attending EventsHow important is it to you for the Office of Law Enforcement staff (CPOs or Safety Education) to attend in-person events and meetings such as club meetings, fairs, sporting expos, etc.?

Importance of Using Social MediaHow important is it to you that the Conservation Police utilize social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for education and outreach?

Getting Information from Conservation PoliceWhich of these options is your preference for getting information from the Conservation Police about topics of interest to you?

Other Ways of Getting InformationPlease specify your above answer here.

Conservation Police Community OutreachHow satisfied or dissatisfied are you with the job the Illinois Conservation Police is currently doing related to community outreach?

Additional Comments or SuggestionsAny additional comments or suggestions for how the Illinois Conservation Police can improve enforcement, education, hiring, recruitment or community outreach?

Other Specific Concerns or QuestionsThis is optional but you may leave your name and telephone number if you wish someone from the IDNR Office of Law Enforcement to reach out to you about a question or specific concern.

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